Lionel Messi is set to make his return to Inter Miami's starting lineup for their final preseason game against his boyhood club, Newell's Old Boys, according to Miami boss Gerardo 'Tata' Martino. Messi had been dealing with a groin injury that kept him out of Miami's friendly in Hong Kong earlier this month, causing quite a stir among fans and officials.
Following the controversy, neighboring China even canceled two scheduled friendlies between Argentina and themselves next month. However, Messi did make an appearance as a substitute three days later in a match against Vissel Kobe in Japan.
